Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 27–20 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 13–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R.Griffin III
- Top passer
- N. Foles
- Biggest EPA play
- (:06) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at WAS 34 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Ker…
- Game date
- 2012-12-23
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–20 on 2012-12-23. R.Griffin III posted a game-high +4.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(10:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Offside, declined.
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(11:30) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(7:42) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(3:36) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 15-J.Morgan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(:21) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(12:37) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(8:06) 6-A.Henery 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(9:01) (Shotgun) 28-D.Lewis up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 10:15TD JMJa'Mori MaclinPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 27
- Score
- 0-6
(10:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 10:09XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:30FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 27
- Score
- 3-7
(11:30) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:42FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 24
- Score
- 6-7
(7:42) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:36TD Jordan MorganPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 11
- Score
- 12-7
(3:36) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 15-J.Morgan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:30XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 13-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:21FG AHA. HeneryPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 20
- Score
- 13-10
(:21) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:37TD AMA. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 10
- Score
- 19-10
(12:37) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:33XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 20-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 8:06FG AHA. HeneryPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 12
- Score
- 20-13
(8:06) 6-A.Henery 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:37TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 22
- Score
- 26-13
(1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:31XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 27-13
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 9:01TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 27-19
(9:01) (Shotgun) 28-D.Lewis up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 8:55XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 27-20
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.04 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2Ja'Mori Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6Damien Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 7
Dyontae Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 8E. Royster · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
R.Griffin III — WAS · Passing
R.Griffin III posted the highest total EPA (+4.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-4.16 EPA): N. Foles — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at WAS 34 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan) [91-R.Kerrigan], RECOVERED by WAS-39-R.Crawford at WAS 31. 39-R.Crawford to WAS 41 for 10 yards (67-D.K
Quarterback report card
N. Foles led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 57 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -5.34 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.161 | -0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.171 | +0.168 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 49.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.14 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -2.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +9.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Ja'Mori Maclin (N. Foles pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jordan Morgan (R. Griffin pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Damien Lewis
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 27 (Q1 10:15); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 10:09) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 27 (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 24 (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q2 3:36); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 3:30) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 10 (Q3 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 12:33) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) 6-A.Henery 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 22 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 1:31) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 28-D.Lewis up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 8:55) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass incomplete short left [72-S.Bowen]. PENALTY on PHI-9-N.Foles, Intentional Grounding, 0 yards, enforced at WAS 10. Penalty caused a 3 second run-off to end the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher (96-B.Cofield) at PHI 34. 59-L.Fletcher to PHI 25 for 9 yards (66-D.Reynolds).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 87-B.Celek to WAS 39 for 15 yards (32-J.Pugh).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon pushed ob at PHI 26 for 27 yards (24-N.Asomugha).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) 9-N.Foles up the middle to WAS 27 for 3 yards (41-Mad.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at WAS 34 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan) [91-R.Kerrigan], RECOVERED by WAS-39-R.Crawford at WAS 31. 39-R.Crawford to WAS 41 for 10 yards (67-D.K
- Washington Commanders (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass incomplete short left [72-S.Bowen]. PENALTY on PHI-9-N.Foles, Intentional Grounding, 0 yards, enforced at WAS 10. Penalty caused a 3 second run-off to end the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Anderson at PHI 35. 30-C.Anderson to WAS 28 for 37 yards (88-P.Garcon). Penalty on PHI-72-C.Thornton, Illegal Block A
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 10:15 · WAS 27 · Score 0-6
(10:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Offside, declined. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 10:09 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 11:30 · PHI 27 · Score 3-7
(11:30) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 7:42 · PHI 24 · Score 6-7
(7:42) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:36 · PHI 11 · Score 12-7
(3:36) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 15-J.Morgan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · PHI 2 · Score 13-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · WAS 20 · Score 13-10
(:21) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 12:37 · PHI 10 · Score 19-10
(12:37) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 12:33 · PHI 2 · Score 20-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 8:06 · WAS 12 · Score 20-13
(8:06) 6-A.Henery 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · PHI 22 · Score 26-13
(1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:31 · PHI 2 · Score 27-13
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · WAS 17 · Score 27-19
(9:01) (Shotgun) 28-D.Lewis up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · WAS 2 · Score 27-20
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- N. Foles (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2012-12-23?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 in Week 16, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (N. Foles pass) (Q1 10:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Morgan (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 3:36) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 12:37) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass) (Q3 1:37) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Lewis (Q4 9:01) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 11:30, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 7:42, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 8:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -5.34 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 64.0% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps.
Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
